Local Government

Rutherford County To Hosts Recovery Court Building Dedication in Murfreesboro

Aug 02, 2026 at 10:07 pm

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rutherford County Government cordially invites the community to attend a building dedication ceremony for the new Recovery Court facility. Officia.... Read More

Rutherford County Voting Guide: Election Integrity, Local Races, and Early Voting Options

Jul 23, 2026 at 11:23 am

Every vote shapes your immediate community, yet local elections suffer from surprisingly low turnout. Rutherford County Administrator of Elections Alan Farley breaks down th.... Read More

Rutherford County Early Voting & Election Security: Alan Farley Interview

Jul 22, 2026 at 10:28 am

Curious about how your local vote actually gets counted? Rutherford County Supervisor of Elections Alan Farley joins the show to break down everything voters need to know ab.... Read More

Rutherford County Politics & Local Government: District 19 Commissioner Romel McMurry Interview

Jul 21, 2026 at 10:17 am

Rutherford County District 19 Commissioner Romel McMurry joins host Rick Hall to deliver an insider’s look into local government, community representation, and public.... Read More

Navigating Local Government Growth & Public Safety - Murfreesboro City Councilwoman Jami Averwater

Jul 20, 2026 at 10:32 am

Discover the inner workings of local government as Murfreesboro City Councilwoman Jami Averwater pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to manage one of Tennessee's.... Read More

Rutherford Co. Schools Chair Claire Maxwell joins host Bill Wilson

Jun 08, 2026 at 10:33 am by Producer

How is Tennessee's fastest-growing county scaling its infrastructure without sacrificing educational excellence? Rutherford County School Board Chair Claire Maxwell steps in.... Read More

Former Congressman Bart Gordon on NASA, the America Competes Act, and the Evolution of Modern Politics

Jun 03, 2026 at 11:17 am by Producer

Former Congressman Bart Gordon takes listeners behind the scenes of his 26-year career representing Tennessee’s 6th district. Navigating the halls of Washington as a 1.... Read More

Smyrna Town Manager David Santucci: Leadership, Local Government, and Community Growth

May 28, 2026 at 11:22 am by Producer

Smyrna is navigating a dynamic era of community development, and at the helm of its day-to-day operations is Town Manager David Santucci. In this exclusive conversation with.... Read More

Rutherford County Website Offers Access to Challenged and Restricted Library Books

May 05, 2026 at 08:26 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS)- A Murfreesboro-based website is offering residents a way to request delivery of books that organizers say have been banned, challenged, restricted.... Read More

Special Olympics Area 16 & American Idol’s Jordan McCullogh in Murfreesboro

May 04, 2026 at 11:27 am by Producer

Murfreesboro is buzzing with elite talent and community spirit as the city hosts the Special Olympics for Area 16 while cheering on hometown hero Jordan McCullough in the Am.... Read More

Crossing the Political Aisle: Middle Tennessee State University's No Labels Movement with Mike Sparks

Apr 30, 2026 at 11:57 am by Producer

MTSU students are proving that the art of conversation isn’t dead, even in the heated landscape of modern campus politics. This episode dives into the "No Labels" move.... Read More

Rutherford County Local Politics: Trash Disposal & Growth Strategy with Commissioner Anthony Johnson

Apr 28, 2026 at 11:16 am by Producer

Rutherford County is racing toward a population of 400,000, and its infrastructure is hitting a breaking point. Commissioner Anthony Johnson joins hosts Wayne Blair and Rick.... Read More

Rutherford Races to Read Derby & Rutherford County Early Voting Guide

Apr 22, 2026 at 10:35 am by Producer

Inflatable horse racing is taking over Murfreesboro as the Rutherford Races to Read returns to Oaklands Mansion. This whimsical Kentucky Derby-themed event supports the Librar.... Read More

Rutherford County Budget & Governance with Commissioner Robert Peay

Apr 21, 2026 at 10:08 am by Producer

Your property tax rate, the speed limit on your street, and the future of local schools are all decided by a handful of local officials you might not even recognize at the g.... Read More

From Habitat for Humanity to County Mayor: Randy Allen’s Vision for Rutherford

Apr 20, 2026 at 10:26 am by Producer

Rutherford County faces a pivotal crossroads as rapid growth collides with the urgent need for sustainable affordable housing and modernized infrastructure. Randy Allen, Chi.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff Candidate Kenneth Barrett on Policing, Retention, and Community Safety

Apr 13, 2026 at 10:13 am by Producer

Modern law enforcement requires more than just a badge; it demands a fusion of advanced technology, transparent leadership, and a deep-rooted commitment to the community. Ke.... Read More

Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr on Property Taxes, AAA Bond Ratings, and 2026 Re-election

Mar 25, 2026 at 09:43 am by Producer

Rutherford County is navigating a period of rapid expansion, requiring strategic investments in schools, roads, and a new $340 million public safety facility. Mayor Joe Carr.... Read More

Appointment Power Clash: Chairman of the Rutherford County Steering, Legislative and Governmental Committee Fires Back at Veto by County Mayor

Feb 27, 2026 at 11:02 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO – A sharp divide has emerged between Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and the County Commission following the Mayor’s decision to veto a resolution.... Read More

Former Rutherford County Commissioner and Small Business Leader Rhonda Allen Passes Away

Dec 13, 2025 at 10:54 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) - Rhonda Allen, a former Rutherford County Commissioner representing the Smyrna area and a longtime small business leader, has passed away, lea.... Read More

County Commissioner Michael Wrather Resigns; Process to Fill Vacancy Underway

Jul 17, 2025 at 09:56 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Rutherford County District 3 Commissioner Michael Wrather officially submitted his resignation, effective this Friday, marking the end of hi.... Read More